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October 13, 2012 - 12:34 PM

French President Francois Hollande, right, and Congolese President Joseph Kabila stand during the opening session of the Francophonie Summit, in Kinshasa, Congo, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Hollande is taking part in a summit of French-speaking countries, after months of controversy surrounding his visit to the vast Central African nation. He initially threatened not to attend but ultimately confirmed his participation in July, saying he wants to break away from the traditional paternalistic ways of France toward Africa. (AP Photo/John Bompengo)